[Podcast] Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace
Understanding the Intelligence on Smart Devices
Straight Talks: Data privacy and cybersecurity in the age of rolling smart devices
Foreign nationals visiting the United States, and even returning U.S. citizens and other legal residents (with valid visas), face increasing digital privacy risks and potential entry challenges when arriving at U.S. ports of...more
In 1999, computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “the Internet of Things” (“IoT”) in order to put a name to his idea of using RFID chips to track items as they moved throughout a supply chain. “Though there is no...more
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, but with it comes a host of legal issues and emerging theories of liability. As IoT devices become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily...more
Why should internet of things (IoT) manufacturers prepare to be approached by standard essential patent (SEP) holders? A recent trend suggests that many implementers may soon have to negotiate licenses that implicate...more
The European Union (EU) is poised to enact the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a comprehensive cybersecurity regulation with major implications for software and connected device manufacturers in the United States and globally....more
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we analyze the Biden administration’s proposed cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices, NIST’s extensive overhaul of its cybersecurity framework, and data privacy law...more
Hot on the trail of the latest state privacy laws to come into effect, Florida has jumped on board to keep the momentum going. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, meaning a new set of...more
In this second article in our three-part smart buildings series, we ask: is retrofitting an existing building worth it? Smart buildings utilise integrated technology systems to optimise energy usage and improve building...more
Last year, the European Union passed a number of important EU legislative acts relating to the regulation of technology. Further legislative acts and proposals affecting technology are on the agenda for 2023, including the...more
The White House recently hosted a group of industry and government partners to discuss the development and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT) labeling program. This program would develop a common label to help...more
Over the last several years, the proptech movement has become entrenched in the lexicon of the real estate industry as developers use the term as a catch-all term for using technology in the construction of new commercial...more
From our homes to our workplaces, the deployment of smart technology is becoming increasingly prevalent. The Wall Street Journal notes that smart-building-related companies raised $2.88 billion in venture capital in 2021. In...more
CYBERSECURITY - T-Mobile Clarifies Facts of Security Incident in Press Release - There has been a flurry of reporting in the past few days on the T-Mobile customer data compromise, with allegations that the compromise...more
Mandiant, a division of FireEye, has reported that it has discovered a vulnerability in a software protocol that enables hackers to gain access to audio and visual data on smart devices including baby monitors and web...more
We invite you to attend McDermottTech 2021, a virtual conference exploring the latest global trends impacting the technology industry. Please join us for this complimentary program on September 21, 2021, for the opportunity...more
Maybe someone is reading them after all? European Commission opens for consultation its report of the sector inquiry into consumer internet of things (IoT) devices...more
It’s hard to read the news these days without hearing about another major breach. No one is immune to these attacks including government, social media, law firms, dating websites, credit reporting agencies, and even our...more
Hybrid Transactions Consumers used more connected devices in 2020 than any year before it. As daily routines adjust, consumers spend more time at home, and as technology continues to evolve, consumers have quickly adopted...more
Last December, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act became law in the U.S. The legislation outlines security requirements that federal Internet of Things (IoT) devices need to contain going forward. Broadly, IoT refers to...more
“Hey Siri…” “Alexa…” “Okay Google…” These are just some of the buzzwords and phrases that have entered day-to-day vocabulary as a result of the explosion of smart technology. Internet of Things (IoT) devices are in our cars,...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for medical technology innovation, especially the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). IoMT generally refers to the use of network and cloud technologies to connect medical equipment...more
CYBERSECURITY - C-Suite + Managers Pose Higher Security Risk to Organizations - You executives and managers who are in my age group (that is, you didn’t grow up with mobile devices and computers) listen up. According to...more
It is estimated that by the end of 2020, there will be more than 50,000,000,000 (yes, billion) connected devices that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). This is a five million percent increase in IoT devices over the...more
Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the potential to transform our home and work environment by integrating a growing range of “smart” wirelessly connected sensors into our daily lives. Recognizing the growing importance of...more
As tens of billions of additional Internet of Things (IoT) devices are poised to enter the market and infuse our supply chains, on December 4, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the first-ever federal law governing IoT...more